K Number
K971459
Device Name
DERMALASE
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1997-07-18

(88 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4810
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Use of the device is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of dermatologic tissues including epidermal nevi, cheilitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, scar revision, debulking of tumors, cysts, diagnostic biopsy and skin resurfacing. Use of the device is further indicated for the incision, excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during general surgical applications where skin incision, tissue disection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions, tissue ablation and/or vessel coadulation may be indicated
Device Description
The DermaLase ™ laser system consists of two main components: the laser module and the delivery system. The Laser Module contains the laser resonator cavity, power supplies, closed loop internal cooling system and TTCS™ tissue irrigation and cooling module. Microelectronics circuits and system Control Panel are housed inside the laser console as well. The Control Panel provides access to all system controls. Actions are initiated through a touch sensitive membrane keypad. The display screen is back lighted for easy viewing. BioLase currently offers two options for laser energy delivery: a fiber optic based delivery system and an articulated arm based delivery system. The fiber optic system utilizes either a contact or non-contact hand piece. The articulated arm based delivery system utilizes either a contact or non-contact point delivery hand piece.
More Information

No
The device description focuses on the laser technology and control panel, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" section is explicitly marked as "Not Found".

Yes
The device is used for medical procedures such as incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of various tissues, including the treatment of conditions like epidermal nevi, keloids, verrucae, and tumors, which are all therapeutic actions.

Yes
The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states "diagnostic biopsy" as one of the indicated uses for the device.

No

The device description clearly outlines hardware components such as a laser module, delivery system (fiber optic and articulated arm), power supplies, cooling system, microelectronics, and a control panel. This indicates it is a physical medical device, not software-only.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Function: The description clearly states the device is a laser system used for the direct treatment of tissues (incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation) on the patient's body. It is a surgical tool, not a diagnostic tool that analyzes samples outside the body.
  • Intended Use: The intended use describes surgical procedures performed directly on the patient's dermatologic and soft tissues.
  • Device Description: The description focuses on the laser components, delivery systems, and controls for applying energy to tissue.

Therefore, the DermaLase™ laser system is a therapeutic device, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Use of the Dermalase ™ laser system is restricted to the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and hemostasis of soft tissue
Use of the device is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of dermatologic tissues including epidermal nevi, cheilitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, scar revision, debulking of tumors, cysts, diagnostic biopsy and skin resurfacing.

Use of the device is further indicated for the incision, excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during general surgical applications where skin incision, tissue disection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions, tissue ablation and/or vessel coadulation may be indicated

Product codes

GEX

Device Description

The DermaLase ™ laser system consists of two main components: the laser module and the delivery system.

The Laser Module contains the laser resonator cavity, power supplies, closed loop internal cooling system and TTCS™ tissue irrigation and cooling module. Microelectronics circuits and system Control Panel are housed inside the laser console as well.
The Control Panel provides access to all system controls. Actions are initiated through a touch sensitive membrane keypad. The display screen is back lighted for easy viewing.

BioLase currently offers two options for laser energy delivery: a fiber optic based delivery system and an articulated arm based delivery system. The fiber optic system utilizes either a contact or non-contact hand piece. The articulated arm based delivery system utilizes either a contact or non-contact point delivery hand piece.

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

Not Found

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Not Found

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K952118

Reference Device(s)

K961748, K954013, K964128

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.

(a)
Identification. (1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
(b)
Classification. (1) Class II.(2) Class I for special laser gas mixtures used as a lasing medium for this class of lasers. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

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K971459

DermaLase™ BioLase Technology, Inc. April 18, 1997

510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS INFORMATION

REGULATORY AUTHORITY:

Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, 21 CFR 807.92

JUL 1 8 1997

COMPANY NAME/CONTACT:

  • BioLase Technology, Inc. Company: 981 Calle Amanecer San Clemente, California 92673
  • Contact: Mr. Andrew Kimmel BioLase Technology, Inc. 981 Calle Amanecer San Clemente, California 92673 (714) 361-1200 (714) 361-0204 Fax

Trade Name:

Common Name:

Surgical Laser

DermaLase™

Classification Name:

Surgical Laser System

Classification 79GEX Code:

EQUIVALENT DEVICES:

CB Erbium/2.94Continuum Biomedical, Inc.K961748
Trilase 2940™ Erbium laser systemSchwartz Electro-OpticsK954013
MCL 29 Dermablate™Aesculap-MeditecK964128
Elmer™Biolase Technology, Inc.K952118

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:

The DermaLase ™ laser system consists of two main components: the laser module and the delivery system.

The Laser Module contains the laser resonator cavity, power supplies, closed loop internal cooling system and TTCS™ tissue irrigation and cooling module. Microelectronics circuits and system Control Panel are housed inside the laser console as well.

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The Control Panel provides access to all system controls. Actions are initiated through a touch sensitive membrane keypad. The display screen is back lighted for easy viewing.

BioLase currently offers two options for laser energy delivery: a fiber optic based delivery system and an articulated arm based delivery system. The fiber optic system utilizes either a contact or non-contact hand piece. The articulated arm based delivery system utilizes either a contact or non-contact point delivery hand piece.

Indications for Use:

Use of the Dermalase ™ laser system is restricted to the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and hemostasis of soft tissue

SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:

This Premarket Notification demonstrates that the laser systems described herein are substantially the same as the DermaLase 7M laser system.

Several different surgical, dental and dermatological laser systems and features are equivalent to those of the DermaLase™ laser unit. The internal components of the DermaLase 14 are almost identical to an earlier, currently 510(k) cleared Biolase erbium laser product, Elmer™ (K952118). The Elmer™ laser system produces laser light at the exact same wavelength, power and frequency as the DermaLase™ and includes Biolase's Target Tissue Cooling System™ for tissue cooling and irrigation.

Other laser manufacturers such as Schwartz Electro-Optics, Continuum Biomedical and Aesculap-Meditec are currently marketing products with similar performance specifications as the DermaLase ™ and for similar indications for use.

CONCLUSION:

The DermaLase™ is Substantially Equivalent to several available surgical laser systems. As noted above, the laser wavelength and air and water fissue cooling and urrgation spray are equivalent to an earlier Biolase product, Elmer™ (K952118). Several other equivalent erbium laser devices have similar performance specifications, promotional materials and indications for use.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

JUL 1 8 1997

Mr. Andrew Kimmel BIOLASE Technology, Inc. ... 981 Calle Amanecer San Clemente, California 92673

Re: K971459

Trade Name: DermaLase Er, Cr:YSGG Laser with Contact and Non-contact Handpieces Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: April 18, 1997 Received: April 21, 1997

Dear Mr. Kimmel:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements , as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits vour device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801. and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 554-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

t.coellefa

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Device Name:

DermaLase

Indications For Use: . . . . . . .

Use of the device is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of dermatologic tissues including epidermal nevi, cheilitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, scar revision, debulking of tumors, cysts, diagnostic biopsy and skin resurfacing.

Use of the device is further indicated for the incision, excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during general surgical applications where skin incision, tissue disection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions, tissue ablation and/or vessel coadulation may be indicated

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